A MAN TGX26 trailer transporting bottled water caught fire on Wednesday, June 11, at Suhum Mile 44 on the Accra-Kumasi highway.
The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
However, in a statement, the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) noted that firefighters from the Bunso Fire Station swiftly responded to the incident.
They managed to contain the flames and salvaged 70 percent of the cargo.
The incident caused heavy vehicular traffic, but no casualties were reported.
Authorities have urged transport operators and drivers to strictly adhere to fire safety protocols, especially when transporting commercial goods over long distances.
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